Fasteners Notice
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Outback and 2012 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Tighten the bolts and nuts to the specified torque. Do not apply paint, lubricant, rust retardant or other substance to the surface around bolts, nuts, etc. It may cause troubles with tightening to the specified torque and result in looseness and other problems of bolts and nuts.